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Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
RAM · Corsair
Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict
Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 40 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $66 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.
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